iOS 12 Developer Beta 5 / Public Beta 4
Release Date ― Developer: July 30, 2018 / Public: July 31, 2018
Build Number ― 16A5339e
Darwin Kernel Version ― Darwin Kernel Version 18.0.0: Wed Jul 25 22:51:45 PDT 2018; root:xnu-4903.200.327.52.1~1/RELEASE_ARM64_T8015
Report all issues at bugreport.apple.com or with the Feedback app.
New Features & Changes
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/06/apple-previews-ios-12/
Release Date ― Developer: July 30, 2018 / Public: July 31, 2018
Build Number ― 16A5339e
Darwin Kernel Version ― Darwin Kernel Version 18.0.0: Wed Jul 25 22:51:45 PDT 2018; root:xnu-4903.200.327.52.1~1/RELEASE_ARM64_T8015
Report all issues at bugreport.apple.com or with the Feedback app.
New Features & Changes
- Battery Health is no longer in beta
- New FaceTime accepting/ending sounds
- In Photos app, new icons for the Media Types and Other Albums under Album tab
- New splash screens for stock apps
- New "Search by Lyrics" banner in Apple Music search tab (#152)
- Control Center has a darker transparency
- When there is no app in the app switcher, haptic feedback is subtle and isn't as strong
- Screen time settings no longer list family members who are not children
- Stock app widget does now show 2 entries instead of one and "Show More" list more stocks than previous
- Wallpaper isn't as washed out
- New Music changes “Pre-Release” to “Upcoming Album”
- Face ID reverted back to scanning with no face animation
- HomePod Personal Requests now can make phone calls
- In the Photos app People album, the Confirm Additional Photos, Unfavorite This Person, Remove From People Album functions have been moved from the bottom of the person’s album, to an ellipse button in the top right.
- In the Podcast settings, there used to be a Remote Controls section with a toggle to "Skip Instead of Next/Previous" but replaced with Headphone and Car with options to either Next/Previous or Skip Forward/Back
- In the Share Sheet, "Copy Link" changes to "Copy iCloud Link"
- Battery settings menu does now show a new „Insights and Suggestions“ section where applicable
- After restarting your device, paired Bluetooth accessories might not function correctly or might be displayed using the device’s address rather than its name
- Siri - Using Apple Pay Cash to send or request money might produce an error
- While using CarPlay, Siri is unable to open an app by name. Additionally, Shortcuts which involve opening an app won’t function
- Some Shortcuts requests might not succeed and display "Shortcuts will continue with your request". If your app sends a ContinueInApp response code, Siri does’t launch the app
- While multiple ride-sharing apps are installed, Siri might open the app instead of providing an ETA or location when asked
- Users might not see custom UI when using Siri Suggestions Shortcuts with built-in intents
- While using CarPlay, Shortcuts which require confirmation might not work
- HomeKit - Inviting iOS 11 users who have multiple email addresses associated with their Apple ID to a home might not succeed
- Localization - Certain languages may exhibit clipped or misaligned layout and unlocalized text
- Group FaceTime calls cannot be initiated between iOS 12 beta 3 and the first iOS 12 beta release
- iPod touch (6th generation), iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad Air support only audio (no video) during Group FaceTime calls in iOS 12 beta
- In iOS 12 beta, Camera Effects in Messages is available only on iPhone SE and iPhone 6s or later and is unavailable on iPad. Camera Effects in FaceTime is available only on iPhone 7 or later and is unavailable on iPad
- Wi-Fi calls might end unexpectedly when transitioning from Wi-Fi to cellular while on the T-Mobile network
- Screen Time - “Picked Up Phone” statistics might be inflated due to data syncing from other devices signed into the same iCloud account
- Siri Shortcuts might not work if a device is locked
- App Store - An error message might appear while attempting to install an app
- The Cellular Data section in Settings > Cellular might refresh continuously
- The cellular signal status bar indicator on iPhone X might be inaccurate while on the Lock Screen or the Home Screen
- Screen Time - Usage data and settings might not sync between devices
- Siri Shortcuts might not work while using CarPlay.
- Siri Shortcuts might not be restored from iCloud backup
- SiriKit queries might be delayed or result in an error message
- Wallet might unexpectedly quit on launch
- At dimmest setting, display may not wake and require a hard reset for some users
- Video thumbnails in Photos app may take some time to re-index but now immediate
- Fixes Music control on lock screen/cover sheet/Notification Center is gone, even when music is playing
- Certain apps may not be fully compatible with iOS 12. Contact developer for support. See list of current compatible apps.
- Downgrading to iOS 11.4.1 may reset Notification setting and may cause blank app icons.
- Battery apps may no longer work as intended due to removal of Battery API in iOS 12.
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/06/apple-previews-ios-12/
- Qualcomm iPhone 8/8 Plus/X: 2.05.00
- Intel iPhone 8/8 Plus/X: 1.05.12
- Qualcomm iPhone 7/7 Plus: 4.04.01
- Intel iPhone 7/7 Plus: 2.04.08
- iPhone 6/6 Plus/SE: 7.05.01
- iPhone 6S/6S Plus: 5.04.01
- iPhone 5S: 10.02.01
United States
- Verizon - 32.5.52
- Verizon iPads - 30.5
- T-Mobile - 32.5.22
- T-Mobile iPads - 32.5.2
- AT&T - 32.5.46
- MetroPCS -
- U.S. Cellular - 32.5.9
- Sprint - 32.5.16
- TracFone/Straight Talk - 32.5.23
- O2-UK - 32.5.10
- BT-UK - 32.0
- Three - 32.5.8
- EE - 32.5.16
- Vodafone UK - 32.0
- Orange B - 32.5.7
- Videotron -
- Rogers - 32.5.10
- Fido - 32.5.10
- Bell -
- Telus - 32.5.7
- Freedom Mobile - 32.5.9
- Orange France - 31.5.1
- Orange Morocco - 31.5
- O2-DE -
- Vodafone.de - 32.0
- Telekom.de - 31.5.3
- KPN -
- Singapore Singtel -
- Philippines Globe - 32.5.3
- Philippines Smart - 31.5
- Thailand AIS -
- Malaysia Umobile - 32.0
- Malaysia Maxis -32.0
- Malaysia Digi -
- Malaysia celcom -
- Hong Kong - 32.0
- Comviq -
- Tre - 31.0
- Meteor
- Optus - 32.0
- Telstra - 32.5.14
- Turkcell (Lifecell) - 32.0
- Vodafone TR - 32.0
- Turk Telekom - 32.0
- T-Mobile -
- Orange - 32.0
- Play - 31.0
- Airtel - 32.0
- Jio - 32.5.11 (iPhone) & 32.5.2 (iPad)
- Mexico - Telcel - 32.0
- TIGO GT -32.5.7
- Docomo - 32.5.10
- AlwaysOnline -
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